PSA: Loestrin 24 FE is discontinued

[MSWR0319]

Just in case anyone is on it and didn't know. They have discontinued it. I just went to get my refill and they told me they didn't have any, which posed a problem since I needed it tomorrow. I obviously wasn't going to call my dr for a new prescription on a Sunday. Luckily I called the Walmart pharmacy and they had a few in stock still. I"m a bit bummed because I'm really struggling finding a BC that I like. Most of them make me moody and this one wasn't. I was having about a week or so of spotting but I still had another month to adjust before they would change it and it did seem to be getting lighter each month. Grr.

[speo]

Microgestin is the generic form and has the same concentrations. I switched with no problem. It's much cheaper too.

[MSWR0319]

Microgestin is the generic form and has the same concentrations. I switched with no problem. It's much cheaper too.

Thanks! The pharmacist told me the generic wasn't out till the beginning of next year. Did you have to get a new prescription?

[speo]

Thanks! The pharmacist told me the generic wasn't out till the beginning of next year. Did you have to get a new prescription?

I needed a new prescription anyways, so yes I got one. I don't know if it is necessary. If you have a terrible prescription plan like I do, you can get 3 packs at Costco for $45.

[MSWR0319]

I needed a new prescription anyways, so yes I got one. I don't know if it is necessary. If you have a terrible prescription plan like I do, you can get 3 packs at Costco for $45.

Thanks so much! We actually have awesome coverage right now ($0) for BC, but DH's company is moving to an HSA at the beginning of the year and it'll be ugly. Glad to know about Costco. We're getting one next month.

[Indianamom2]

I had the same problem...and had to drive to a pharmacy about 40 min. away and buy and extra pack out of pocket ($100+) because my stupid insurance co. wouldn't fill it early since we are going to be on vacation when I needed my next refill.

I need to call to get a new Rx.

[indigo99]

Generess Fe is a newer one to try. I tried the Lo and felt sick all the time as if I were pregnant. I had breakthrough bleeding with the Lolo. I just finished my first pack of the generess with no problems at all. It was a sample though, and there's a discount card for it so I don't know how much it costs yet.

[rachelh]

I am also on Microgestin instead of Loestrin because of the incompetent mail order pharmacy I need to use. I think another similar one is Junel/Junel Fe.